A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab vs GWM P300: the short answer
EX-8 Chassis Cab and P300 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
P300 starts ZAR 166,950 cheaperEX-8 Chassis Cab from ZAR 581,900 · P300 from ZAR 414,950
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Maximum Power
EX-8 Chassis Cab103 kW @ 2800 rpm
P300135 kW
Maximum Torque
EX-8 Chassis Cab373 Nm
P300480 Nm
Engine Size
EX-8 Chassis Cab3907 cc
P3002400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
EX-8 Chassis Cab5.5 km/l
P30013.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
EX-8 Chassis Cab200 mm
P300224 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
3.9D Chassis Cab 5MT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
P300
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
P300
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Chassis cab
Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Cab body
Pickup
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Van
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
2070 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
Pickup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Length
6620 mm
5416 mm
Width
2100 mm
1934 mm
Height
2355 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
3230 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
78 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Applicable
450 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
1050 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.0 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
5
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
ex-8-chassis-cab
p300
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
base
top
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
7-inch
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Bakkie towing support
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.4-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3907 cc
2400 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
135 kW
Maximum Torque
373 Nm
480 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
38.9 kW/tonne
65.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.8 Nm/tonne
231.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
9
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
9
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Claimed Mileage
5.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
4.5 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.4 km/l
15.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
78 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
5.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
78
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Seat Material
Cloth
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
7-inch
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P300 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
7-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
12.3
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
12.3
Multi Information Display
Digital display
7-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Standard
Touchscreen
SYNC
12.3
Infotainment Display
-
12.3
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Body Type
Van
Pickup
Led Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
224 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
10000
Battery Warranty
4
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
10,000 km
First Service At
15000
5000
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Alternator
120A
110A
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
10000
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Warranty Years
5
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Yes
Warranty
5
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Yes
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
P300
Ownership Role
Base
Top
Price Zar
581900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
581900
599900
Starting Price Zar
581900
599900
In depth: how these cars differ
This EX-8 Chassis Cab and P300 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 58 vs P300 71.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 32 vs P300 57.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 94 vs P300 not separately scored.
Practicality index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 67 vs P300 80.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 65 vs P300 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
P300 leads by 4 points
EX-8 Chassis Cab and P300 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
P300
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
57/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
32/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM P300
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 65 pts for EX-8 Chassis Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P300 leads. However, EX-8 Chassis Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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